Russia Advances in Ukraine Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit

TL;DR
Russian forces have made a significant and rapid advance into eastern Ukraine near Dobropillia, potentially increasing pressure on Kyiv ahead of a summit between President Trump and Putin in Alaska, with analysts suggesting this move could be aimed at gaining leverage in negotiations and possibly forcing Ukraine to cede territory.
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- Russia makes sudden advance in Ukraine before Trump-Putin summit, maps show Reuters
- Russian Military Makes Surprise Push in Ukraine Ahead of Trump Talks The Wall Street Journal
- Russian breach sparks alarm on Ukraine’s eastern front Financial Times
- Russia Makes Battlefield Advances in Ukraine, Seeking an Edge in Trump Talks The New York Times
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces ‘make sudden thrust’ into eastern Ukraine ahead of Alaska summit The Independent
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